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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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